My Bromance with the Toilet Paper Entrepreneur
I flew on Friday to New Jersey to see Mike Michalowicz, The Toilet Paper Entrepreneur. Watch the Encounter!
Who is Barry?
- He worked for one of the largest companies in the world.
- He has been fired more than once.
- He started three businesses.
- He sold his last business, but also went out of business AND was kicked out of his business (luckily, not in that order).
- He has hired hundreds of people and unfortunately, had to fire some of them.
Quotes I Learned That Are True To Me:
- "Love everyone, trust a few, and paddle your own canoe."
- "Every exit is an entrance somewhere else."
- "Start from where you are."
What I Learned Practically:
- Business is always about people.
- Success can seem like a near death experience.
- Focus, Focus, Focus.
- Be humble.
- Watch your cash flow.
I can’t blame you for having a “bromace” with Mike, I think I can speak for the ladies–we all have a slight crush on him. He is my business coach and Obi Wan, and as such I am involved as a Toilet Paper Entrepreneur and member of his fabulous First Million Club. I look forward to reading your books and following your antics on Twitter and FB. Carry on Barry!
Thanks Sandy! Alas, in the long run Mike is not my type but he is a great guy to work with!